Jeni Jobe

My name is Jeni Jobe. I am a mother of three with an amazingly supportive partner. I was born in Warley Hospital, Cowes and grew up in our island community, in a family run hospitality business where our livelihood rested on the back of the tourist dollar.  For over 25+ years I have worked within the advertising and design industry creating print and marketing tools to help businesses. Supporting local business is essential.

I see great potential on the island for arts and culture to benefit our region, nourish our local economy and add to the liveability of Phillip Island. An increase in activity would assist our local tourism-focussed economy and keep our main streets vibrant. I am a long time supporter of community groups, actions and initiatives. I am a core member of Totally Renewable Phillip Island and have contributed to discussions on subjects such as community owned power, smart grids, and renewable infrastructure.

I have immense respect for the cultural values of our diverse, passionate community. I would not seek to change current off-leash beaches regulations, and will work to block inappropriate developments that would undermine all that makes our Island unique. As your elected councillor, I will listen to all voices and work as hard as I can to achieve the best outcomes for our community. This Carbon Neutral campaign is inset locally in the soils of Bimbadeen Farm on Phillip Island. I celebrate our beautiful island and bay and its 80,000+ years of human history. 

With respect Jeni Jobe Candidate for Island Ward 2020

Questions 1 thru 15 are from BCRRA and 16 thru 34 are collated from the community questions received. Candidates were asked to respond to all 34

  1. Why do you believe the community should vote for you?
    I have a proven track record of serving my community in a voluntary capacity with Totally Renewable Phillip Island, Boomerang Bags, Preserve Western Port, PICAL, Island Story Gatherers, various schools and more. I was born and raised in Bass Coast and live here permanently, and have a connection with the community that spans my entire lifetime. I am a hard worker and always listen to all sides of an issue and work respectfully towards a common ground.
  2. What are your strengths in working with people?
    I listen deeply and without judgement. I am respectful of the differing personalities and differing needs of people within communities. I don’t see compromise as a weakness, and will work tirelessly towards a goal I believe in.
  3. If elected, how will you demonstrate that you stand at the front of the community rather than standing beside the bureaucracy?
    If elected, I will be taking on this role to be a voice for the people of Bass Coast. I will be present and accessible to the public, and will always act with loyalty to the people of Bass Coast in the face of the machine of Council.
  4. What considerations, inclusions or deletions will you take when forming your new Council Plan?
    There are a huge number of things that I passionately want to have considered for the next Council Plan, much of which will be covered in further questions. Some of my priorities are: Council promoting and investing in The Arts as a benefit to mental health, community connection and the economy; actively improving the relationship between businesses and Council; and what Council can do reduce the impact of climate change and our impact on the environment.
    We have a large number of single member households in that need to connect. The arts provide an opportunity to bring people together that might not otherwise. There is huge potential for arts tourism to bring tourists back to the island and reinvigorate the local economy.
    Considering how much of our rates is put towards managing waste, I would like Bass Coast Shire Council to embrace waste as resource programs. We are literally throwing a usable resource away and paying for the privilege. Let’s turn mountains of plastic into kilometers of paths.
  5. How will you demonstrate that you remain focused on financial discipline at Council
    I have proven experience of designing and overseeing the construction of a renovation and a house build on a tight budget, where my ideal outcomes far exceeded my available funds. In each of these cases, by combining thorough researching skills with the ability to compromise. In my business, I work regularly with companies on their branding campaigns. This requires a ‘spend with impact’ focus for the client with their budgets and how they can get best value for their investment. I believe these skills will be put to good use when it comes to making financial decisions as a councillor.
  6. Is Council’s 4 year Strategic Resource Plan together with the 10 year financial plan appropriate to meet the future needs of The Bass Coast Shire Council and its Ratepayers?
    The objectives and principles of the Strategic Resource Plan and the 10 year Financial Plan seem to reflect a responsible approach to budgeting for the needs of the Council. However, if elected I would be asking that the Long Term Financial Plan be revised to include a tenth core aspiration that reflects Bass Coast Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency. We are in an excellent position to take advantage of the hard work done by volunteer organisations such as the Energy Co-op, Bass Coast Climate Change Network and Totally Renewable Phillip Island, that would make implementing carbon reduction programs financially achievable as a lot of the research and development has been done by people who have committed a good portion of their lives to the goal.
  7. Will you be prepared to challenge the system (council officers and fellow councillors) to keep your constituents well informed
    I believe that transparency is vital to a healthy working Council. This allows ratepayers to make an informed judgement on how their Council is serving them.
  8. Will you take action to investigate the 10 year Waste Contract details in the first 12 months of your term as a councillor? Will you review the contract model settings and make findings publicly available?
    The recent contract variations to the current waste contract do seem disproportionate on the face of things. I see no reason not to investigate the situation that resulted in these increases, and what alternatives are available. Lack of competition in recycling and China no longer accepting recycling needs to be taken into account. All findings of reviews should automatically be made available to the public for consideration.
  9. Will you support continued live streaming of open Council Meetings and availability of a publicly available video archive?
    Strongly support. Not just for the sake of transparency, but also to allow people with accessibility issues to be involved.
  10. Will you take action to review the Governance Rules Policy in the first 12 months of your term as a councillor including community consultation?
    Given community outcry over these changes, I believe they are definitely due a review.
  11. Will you take action to Review the Media Engagement Policy in the first 12 months of your term as a councillor including community consultation?
    See answer to question 10.
  12. If elected, what commitment will you make to improve Council engagement with the wider community and build community engagement with your local ward?
    My background is in Communication. I will look at BCSC’s current communication strategy looking at how social media and the website can be improved upon. As a councillor, I will keep my campaign social media page running so that I can continue to communicate with my ward and the Bass Coast community.
  13. How will you ensure that the CEO and officers genuinely and respectfully answer all public questions with a sincere response that address the core of each question?
    Polite persistence. My parenting skills of 28 years and my communication focus will be in my toolkit when working with the Bureaucracy.
  14. Do you believe that keeping any increases to rates, fees and charges within the State Government Rate Cap or below the CPI increase is paramount for Council?
    I would be interested in seeing what measures can be taken to maximise the efficiency of Council spend, as well as what other income streams can be generated. Of particular interest is adopting a model used throughout Europe where up to 99% of waste is reclaimed and sold to industry or reused by governments to reduce expenditure. I don’t like my rates going up, but I see the value of a financially strong Council. I would say be wary of any candidate making promises that they are not in a position to deliver. I am in favour of keeping rates as low as humanly possible, but not at the expense of service to our community.
  15. Would you be in favour of regular virtual community connection sessions in lieu of the previous model used by Council?
    Regular connection between Council and the community is essential. I am very much in favour of using technology to allow respectful communication on issues that affect community.
  16. Why are you standing as a Councillor?
    I grew up on Phillip Island, and I have a strong Island connection and a lifelong loyalty. I already volunteer with a group that aims to make the island carbon neutral by 2030. The experience of meeting with all the different stakeholders and tackling issues like energy security, climate literacy, carbon insetting, transport infrastructure both active and passive, has been life changing. I know I have a lot to offer to make a significant difference for our community and I am well prepared for the work of the role.
  17. Do you live in the ward you seek to represent, and why should we vote for you?
    I live full time in San Remo in Western Port Ward. I’m standing for Island Ward because I have a deep connection to the island having been born in the old Warley Hospital and growing up in the Island community. Vote for me so I can continue to work hard for you.
  18. Council recently commenced Live Streaming meetings (for a trial period). They also recently adopted policies defining Council engagement with social and other media. How do you feel about these?
    I have appreciated being able to follow announcements on social media and watch the live streaming. COVID-19 has done a lot for remote communications; it has its advantages and drawbacks. As I mentioned previously, giving greater access to community members unable to attend Council meetings is a blessing. However, it is a very difficult platform to use over the 4+ hours that can be the duration of the Ordinary Meeting, but I think it is important to find ways to work through any challenges in order to continue to provide this very essential service.
  19. How would you improve Council engagement with the wider community and build community engagement with your local ward?
    I see it as essential to the role of Councillor to be connected with the community. I welcome the idea of open public meetings, and with an abundance of technology at our disposal there is definitely an avenue for those meetings to be held both online and in person, giving people with mobility issues or lack of childcare availability to be involved. My background is in Communication, and I believe I would have a lot to offer council in improving community outreach.
  20. Public Transparency and good Governance are at the core of BCRRA’s purpose. Council has recently adopted new policies covering Governance Rules and Public Transparency.
  21. Do you feel there is a need to review these policies, and if so when should this be done?
    Yes I do, as soon as possible.
  22. What role do you feel community consultation has in reviewing these policies?
    An essential role.
  23. What measures would you put in place to demonstrate honesty and transparency in your decisions and spending of ratepayers’ money?
    If elected I will always deliver on my promises, while being careful not to promise something that I can’t deliver. I value transparency and will offer full disclosure on any decision I make.
  24. Do you think ‘The Fair Go’ rate cap is better or worse than limiting rate rises to CPI?
    I would say ‘The Fair Go’ rate cap is better than the previous method and has lowered the curve.
  25. Bass Coast Shire has budgeted for a significant amount of Capital Works in the coming years. How do you feel about the level of borrowing necessary to deliver these?
    Council has an obligation to deliver services to the community. In some cases it is necessary to borrow funds if there is a short fall between federal or state funding. I believe some level of borrowing is justified if the capital works is of significant benefit to the community.
  26. What is your opinion of Council’s current financial position? And of the outlook projected in the Long Term Financial Plan?
    I would need to research the issue further to respond, however I have responded to some omissions in Question 6.
  27. What is your opinion of the 10-year waste contract agreed by the last Council late in 2016?
    I have addressed the blowout in costs in Question 8, however I strongly believe Bass Coast Council should change the way it thinks about waste. As I mentioned in Question 14, Council should set up a robust recycling program that reduces the amount of waste going into landfill, while receiving an income and reducing rates. A waste reclamation service on the Gap Road site would be an invaluable asset to local trades and households alike. The reduction in kilometres travelled will do a lot reduce our carbon footprint.
  28. And what do you think of the (uncapped) charge for waste services being separate to the general rate charge?
    It’s my understanding that most, if not all councils operate under this system. I don’t have any problem with waste management charges being uncapped, but there does need to be some mechanism to avoid the charges blowing out. It can definitely be seen as an incentive to reduce the amount of plastic waste we produce.
  29. What is important for you about township boundaries and character within the shire?
    Township boundaries need to stay firm. The last thing we need is to lose our green space and degrade the character of the island.
  30. What is your feeling about the condition of council owned roads and footpaths and bike paths?
    We need to improve and allocate a larger proportion of the annual budget to this infrastructure. Also making use of processed plastics and glass to supplement the amount of raw materials that need to be purchased e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_road
  31. What are your views on the level of importance of art, culture, and indigenous recognition in the Council framework?
    The arts are essential to our identity and community cohesion, and can play a significant role in community health and generate economic benefit. I would say that Council plays a crucial part in recognising the indigenous history of the region. Bass Coast Council has made great efforts in recent years towards reconciliation and acknowledgement of dispossession and trauma of the past. There is over 200 years to make up for, but I believe BCSC is at least going in the right direction.
  32. Statistically, one in four Bass Coast Residences has a dog. How do you feel about existing restrictions in place? What, if anything would you change?
    I would like to see council working a little closer with rescue groups. A lot of dogs are being surrendered because of accrued fines from escaping properties. They end up back in the system. There has to be a better way of working through this.
  33. What would you like to see BCSC do to address Climate Change?
    There are a raft of solutions that Council can consider to address climate change, e.g. integrating tree canopy retention into planning, investing in processing ability to reclaim the growing piles of un-recycled plastic and glass into pathways throughout the Shire, assisting local groups to access grants to develop smart grids in their townships via local battery storage, and much more. Grid stability would benefit the entire region. My involvement with Totally Renewable Phillip Island gives me first-hand access to experts in the field.
  34. How do you rank the importance of tourism against local amenity?
    Tourism powers our economy, we need it to create employment and to keep our shops open, but not at the expense of the character of our townships. Part of the attraction of Bas Coast to tourists and locals is the small town, local feel that is at risk of overdevelopment and exploitation. The last thing we need is Koo Wee Rup sized roundabout at the gateway to the Island.

Questions 35 thru 88 are ALL community questions exactly as we received them.
Candidates were given the option to reply to as many or as few as they wished.
(Questions 16 – 34 above were collated from these)

  1. What topics or subjects do you consider very important for the Councillor Induction Training workshop?
    I am yet to go through the Councillor Induction Training workshop so cannot comment, but if you vote me into office I promise to asses and report back to those who enquire!
  2. Do you live in the ward to which you seek to be elected?
    My full time address is in San Remo. I was born and grew up in Cowes back when we had a hospital on the island. Many friends and work colleges, parents and my brother’s family live in Island Ward.
  3. I would like to know what you are standing for.
    I’m standing for our community. I am working hard with Totally Renewable Phillip Island, a movement of local stakeholders and individuals with the ambition of making the island carbon neutral by 2030. I am a passionate supporter of the arts as well as a working artist. I support local business with the experience of running my own design studio. Top of my mind is the impact of COVID-19 on our region and the need to stimulate the Bass Coast economy.
  4. I would like to know who will stand up for the local people of this area
    Four generations of my family have lived and loved the island life. I am passionate about the people and the land, and will do my best to make sure the needs of the residents are met and those who depend upon a healthy tourist economy can thrive, while protecting our natural assets.
  5. On what matters are you standing for council?
    I’m standing for our community. I am working hard with Totally Renewable Phillip Island, a movement of local stakeholders and individuals with the ambition of making the island carbon neutral by 2030. I am a passionate supporter of the arts as well as a working artist. I support local business with the experience of running my own design studio. Top of my mind is the impact of COVID-19 on our region and the need to stimulate the Bass Coast economy.
  6. What is your number 1 priority for the council?
    Helping our area recover from the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and create meaningful opportunities for businesses to bounce back.
  7. Are you now, or have you ever been, affiliated to a political party? If so, which one?
    No, none.
  8. Will your loyally be to the Ratepayers first and foremost as it is the Ratepayers who will be voting for you to represent them?
    I wouldn’t have it any other way.
  9. Given the current inadequate four days notice for publication of the detail of items for decision at council meetings, would you vote to extend this to one week extra (as per the previous council)?
    It sounds reasonable, but I would have to look into it further to respond appropriately.
  10. How will you focus on building community engagement?
    I will keep my campaign social media page running so that I can continue to communicate with my ward. I see it as essential to the role of councillor to be connected. I will maintain an email list to reach those who don’t do social media. I would like to see a continuation of live-streaming of Council meetings, and allow people to contribute in real time to meetings via technology where appropriate.
  11. If elected, will you work closely with the various Ratepayers and Residents associations, including attending their meetings (face-to-face or online)?
    It’s a requirement of the role that councillors engage with local groups and organisations. I would see it as an important part of my role to attend meetings.
  12. What capability and experience do you have to manage the CEO in order to bring improved transparency, financial discipline, and genuine community engagement to Bass Coast Shire?
    My career has been in communication. I have a proven track record of volunteering with Totally Renewable Phillip Island and have been a contributing member of working groups, and I treat everyone I interact with respectfully. This goes a long way to working meaningfully with people. Running my own business has enabled me to talk to all levels of business and committee groups. I consider being respectfully persistent one of my strengths.
  13. Will you support all council meetings being fully open to all ratepayers and video cast all council meetings?
    Yes, though we do need to evolve the zoom experience so we can have the room dynamic of a traditional meeting, allowing contributions from people attending remotely, while still recording the event for viewing by ratepayers at a later time.
  14. Will you support the continuance of live streaming of Council Meetings?
    See question 47.
  15. Being an Elder of the LGBTIQ community – what do you intend to do to you show your support to us [reminding everyone that we make up approx 15% of the community]?
    It is important for council to visibly show support for the community. I can only imagine what it must have been like to grow up in a society where so much of society could not accept you for who you were and LGBTQI people were all but invisible in the media and popular culture. So much has improved, but there is always so much more we can do. For any person to treat another as less just because they are different is abhorrent. I will walk with you at the marches, I will be a present and visible ally at celebrations, I will encourage visibility in media and publications, encourage community consultation and most importantly, I will listen. Much respect.
  16. Are you prepared to join in with and work with a local LGBTIQ group and help suggest and work through ideas and processes?
    Yes, very much so.
  17. How will you demonstrate transparency in your decisions and spending of rate payers’ money?
    I will actively connect with people over social media and face-to-face (Pandemic permitting). Having not yet served on council, I can’t say how I am able to demonstrate transparency in spending of ratepayers money, but will do everything I can to make sure there is full disclosure on decisions and allocation of funds.
  18. What measures would you put in place to ensure transparency to the ratepayers of council decisions
    I will actively connect with people over social media and face-to-face (Pandemic permitting). Having not yet served on council, I can’t say how I am able to demonstrate transparency in spending of ratepayers money, but will do everything I can to make sure there is full disclosure on decisions and allocation of funds.
  19. Will you take action to review the Governance Rules Policy before mid term of your councillor period and set a review period of 4 years and seek public comment?
    From the way all the candidates were talking on the Neighbourhood Watch Meet the Candidates evening, this is something on everyone’s agenda.
  20. Will you truly promote and conduct an open and honest council
    I will do my part to be completely open and honest, and encourage others to do the same.
  21. What is your measure of Performance for the CEO and Mayor of council at this time?
    The council has achieved a great deal over the last 4 years. We should acknowledge that. That said, there is always room for improvement, particularly in waste management.
  22. Do you support maximum CPI increase in rates each year, including waste charges?
    Rate caps have been working well to decrease the curve on rates increases. I think we can do better on our waste management and I’m interested in seeing the waste contract. There is a lot of room for improvement, including implementing a waste-as-resource program.
  23. The Strategic Resource Financial Plan and the Budget are extremely important to Ratepayers and the operations of Council. What concerns have you with the current finances of council?
    I need to look more closely at the Plan to respond appropriately to this question. However, I do believe the Long Term Financial Plan should be revised to include a tenth core aspiration that reflects Bass Coast Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency.
  24. What steps and actions will you take to ensure Councils Capital Works Projects listed in the budget are achieved during the budget year and is councils Investments in the best interest of ratepayers?
    I will do what I can within the confines of the role. I aim to achieve the best for our Shire.
  25. Are there any plans to extend the cycle path networks in the Bass Coast area?
    Totally Renewable Phillip Island, of which I am a core member, has an Active Transport plan to extend and link up townships with improved paths. I will be a strong advocate for this on Council.
  26. Do you believe that P.I is getting a fair share of council services
    Prior to 2016, not really. Since then, there has been a lot of improvement. I am very excited about the yet to be built Cultural Centre. I do believe PICAL needs a new building appropriate in size and function to help deliver the vital programs and services it offers. The Gap Road site has huge potential to serve the community’s waste recovery and management needs.
  27. Do you support all Phillip Island beaches being dog friendly, on lead, all year round, and the 3 off lead beaches being off lead all year round?
    Last year, council went through an exhaustive community engagement process. I think the result was fair and have no intention of trying to change what Phillip Island Nature Parks, Council and the community have achieved. We need to cater for all beach users, those who want off leash, on leash or pooch free. Beaches are there for everyone.
  28. Do you support giving responsible dog owners more opportunities to walk their on-leash dogs on Bass Coast beaches? Do you support having designated off-leash beach areas in each locality?
    We need to cater for all beach users, those who want off leash, on leash or pooch free. Beaches are there for everyone. I also want each township to have an off leash, enclosed area for dogs who are not suitable for beaches, but still need unrestricted space to run.
  29. Do you support the duplication of the bridge from San Remo?
    No. We need to retain the character of our townships. We also don’t need a double lane freeway from Anderson all the way to the Penguin Parade. It’s overkill. Phillip Island is more than just a tourist destination.
  30. Do you support the introduction of more off lead beaches on the island?
    Last year, council went through an exhaustive community engagement process. I think the result was fair and have no intention of trying to change what Phillip Island Nature Parks, Council and the community have achieved. We need to cater for all beach users, those who want off leash, on leash or pooch free. Beaches are there for everyone. I believe Rhyll was up next for community consultation.
  31. Is there a focus on improving art & culture and indigenous recognition?
    There will be if I am elected.
  32. Question: Will you assist Phillip Island residents and business owners by doing everything you can to ensure there is an appropriate increase in rubbish collection (both red and yellow bins) during peak holiday seasons?
    Preamble: Phillip Island has an unacceptable problem with excessive rubbish during major tourist season as a small red bin, and large yellow bin pickup once/fortnight is far less than required for such an increase in population with excess rubbish demands during the festive season. Please note, this will not increase the amount of rubbish collected, it will just save residents trying to store rubbish or being required to pick up rubbish dumped around the island.
    There is argument here for Airbnbs to access a user pays bin system for their guests. Permanent residents are not keen to have their rates increased to look after paying for guests rubbish. A ban of single use plastics on the Island will also help reduce the rubbish generated.
  33. What emphasis will be put on maintaining the roads in the council? In particular the streets in residential towns
    I would like to see more of the budget allocated to maintaining council roads.
  34. What is your policy regarding dogs and dog friendly areas, especially relating to beaches?
    See question 61.
  35. Why have you been against some of the developments that have been put forward, namely the United service station in Inverloch which would have without question resulted in cheaper fuel which would have ultimately been of benefit to the large number of retirees in the area?
    I am not against it.
  36. Would you support adding more / adding to playground areas?
    Yes, this benefits everyone in the community and everyone who visits the region. We also need to make sure there is some shade added so these sites are safe to use during the peak UV times of summer.
  37. Do you believe that Business is getting full support of council
    When speaking to businesses, they have said that the council is quick to send bills but slow to respond to concerns. Some feel there is an adversarial response and that they don’t always feel the council values what they do for the community. Our businesses are an integral part of the economy and they are suffering from the events of late 2019 and 2020. I feel much more can be done. Business must feel valued and supported.
  38. How do you propose that Council promotes community connections to facilitate the interaction of individuals and groups and to provide role models for healthy, active, and positive living?
    I would encourage community organisations to make submissions to councils to promote these community events via social media. BCSC also has a calendar for community events for those who don’t use social media.
  39. How should Council support programs to counsel the community in general and individuals on mental health problems and the abuse of drugs and alcohol?
    Having worked in Communications for the past 25 years, I will be a strong advocate to promote positive social messaging on Bass Coast Council’s internet platforms.
  40. What would be your attitude to the coordinated development of the arts (particularly music, art, and dance), in the Shire?
    Culture is life, culture is essential. As a working artist, I will be a major supporter of all things arts. The potential for art to reinvigorate the economy and help with community connections is huge and will benefit locals, visitors and ratepayers alike.
  41. What do you propose to do about the erosion along Silverleaves foreshore area?
    Cr Michael Whelan has been active obtaining funding for this area. I would work with my fellow councillors to obtain more funding for the vital work that needs to be done. Addressing the erosion now will be more cost effective than replacing and relocating assets if the erosion continues unchecked.
  42. What will you do to reduce carbon emissions in Bass Coast?
    I’m part of the core group in Totally Renewable Phillip Island. I currently run the facebook page, run the website, head up the Education working group, co-ordinate and design the branding efforts and more. I plan to keep contributing and looking at how it can be expanded to the rest of Bass Coast Shire. I’ve also been working on a ‘Made in Bass Coast’ logo to help consumers support regional business, decreasing carbon miles while supporting the local economy.
  43. Will you support (or possibly increase) the current council targets and community aspirations for greenhouse gas emission reductions?
    I will do everything in my power to support the current council target of zero emissions by 2030, and improve upon our waste management.
  44. What are the principles that guide you to ensure that the environment of Phillip Island and the entire Bass Coast Shire is adequately protected from industrial and residential development?
    It is a fundamental human right to have access to clean air, clean water and a toxin free environment. See answer to question 76. For more information about community led action on climate change, visit: https://totallyrenewablephillipisland.weebly.com/
  45. The Albert Ruttle wetlands is a 22 acre community reserve in Inverloch, which has been enjoyed by residents for more than 25 years. Via a planning loophole it is now in private ownership as two housing blocks. What action would you take to ensure the council applies the development plan overlay and returns this unique wetland to the community as a public reserve?
    I would meet with those trying to preserve it and see how I could assist them within my role as Councillor.
  46. What is your priority on protecting local ratepayers’ and residents’ rights first and tourism second?
    It is a balance. Our economy depends on tourism and the income resulting from it. Our community’s culture must be taken into consideration when making infrastructure decisions.
  47. Will you ensure local By-Laws are applied to tourists in the same way they are applied to local residents?
    Yes.
  48. Will you promote infrastructure needs e.g. footpaths etc. ahead of infrastructure for tourism.
    I believe there needs to be a strong focus on infrastructure. I believe the infrastructure needs for locals and tourists are linked.
  49. What is your vision for Tourism development?
    I’m currently working on a program to present to Phillip Island Nature Parks that promotes public art in nature to enrich our culture locally, as well as adding another tourism drawcard to the island. Research has found that there is an increasing number of Arts tourists who travel further, stay longer, spend more, and are far more likely to go rural or regional.
  50. How will you reduce increasing urbanisation on Phillip Island?
    I will advocate for hard, non-negotiable town boundaries. We need to look after our green spaces.
  51. What is your view on the density of housing development on Phillip Island?
    I am very cautious. High density housing results in bio loss, overheating and negative mental health impacts. We need to look after our green spaces.
  52. Do you agree that the proposed development at 92 Norsemens Road, Coronet Bay is inappropriate in scale for the location and does not meet the requirements of land titled Rural Activity Zone?
    Yes.
  53. Given the more than adequate supply of residential land within the shire, will you hold the town boundaries where they are (or reduce them where they are inappropriate)?
    I will advocate for hard, non-negotiable town boundaries. We need to look after our green spaces.
  54. Will you fight and oppose foreign takeovers of land and environmentally damaging developments?
    Hell yes.

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